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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1905
Page
4
The Weekly Truth states it is published every Thursday afternoon and offers nationwide delivery in the United States and Canada for $1.00 per year.
Gov. Deneen of Illinois argues in the Saturday Evening Post that murder cases reveal truth when the crime is established and public pressure prompts private witnesses to reveal evidence. He stresses that once crime is proven, conviction is easier and public confidence aids prosecutors.
The piece notes a shift in residential architecture toward varied, pleasing exteriors and practical interiors. It discusses risks of overdone or mismatched styles, the role of architects and homeowners, and the trend toward simple, cheerful, and functional interiors that reduce clutter and emphasize utility.
Ex Mayor Charles A Bookwalter heads the Republican ticket in Indianapolis predicting a 3000 to 3500 vote margin. He targets gains on the Northside and notes a 500 majority in the anti Bookwalter Second Ward. The piece also covers municipal ownership debates in Terre Haute Fort Wayne Evansville indicting party unity and potential future moves by John Gowdy and Indiana lawmakers after the November 7 elections.
President Roosevelt's Alabama visit drew packed crowds in Montgomery Tuskegee and Birmingham. Birmingham Mayor Ward welcomed him at the station and General Rufus N. Rhodes lauded the president as a peaceful diplomat and nation builder amid thunderous applause in Capitol Park.
C G Grayson of Inula Mississippi reports relief after using Dr Fine's New Tiie Pills for severe stomach and bowel disorders. The pills are advertised as tonic laxative and claim to cure indigestion with a 25 cent price at Wouseworth Bros. drug store guaranteed.
Philadelphia Oct. 25 B Frank Clyde vice president of the William P Clyde Steamship company and millionaire clubman was fatally dragged under a locomotive while boarding a west bound Pennsylvania Railway train near Fifty second street station He had been married only three months ago
The Interstate Commerce Commission reports full year figures for railroad accidents. Passengers killed 35000 injured 6498. employees killed 798 injured 7052. Non train accidents add 187 killed 3542 injured. employees killed 2631 injured 4542. Total victims 537 killed 10040 injured. 11295 collisions and derailments caused $9.7 million in losses.
A fast freight engine on the BE U railroad ran away at Jackson yards two miles north of Clinton Indiana. Engineer Lemon suffered two broken ribs plus severe cuts and burns. Fireman Clarence OConnell of Danville Illinois broke a leg. Head Brakeman John Snyder of Terre Haute was scalded and burned on the chest.
In New Orleans on Oct 25 authorities reported two yellow fever deaths after a week with no fatalities. Officials say cases under treatment number under a hundred and mortality risk remains, while new cases have fallen to near zero amid overall easing quarantines and president’s upcoming visit.
Vicksburg Mississippi October 25 Surgeon Guiteras of the marine hospital service ends the yellow fever campaign in the city after receiving orders from Surgeon General Wyman to close his office today.
Yellow fever updates from New Orleans show new cases totaling 3,369 with 347 deaths as of 6 p.m. Tuesday. Four new cases, one new focus, 59 under treatment, and 2,873 discharged.
In Kansas City and nearby suburbs Argen tine Armourdale and Rosedale brewers ordered joint keepers to shut down. By day’s end about 200 saloons complied. State and county officials had failed for years, but Governor Hoch and assistant attorney general W H McCamish moved to enforce closures within 24 hours.
Grover Cleveland Morgan J. O'Brien and George Westinghouse have issued a circular to all policy holders through secretary George F. Parker seeking suggestions for the thirteen directors to be chosen by the presidents. The next annual director election will be held at the society's New York offices at noon on Wednesday December 6, with trustees voting for thirteen directors, seven of whom will be chosen from policy holders.
The Henry H. Rogers special train in Leavenworth Kansas was hit by a runaway freight section. Ten cars broke loose and rolled into the Rogers train at Union Station. Rogers slept in his berth when knocked by the impact. glass shattered in Pullmans. freight caboose shattered.
Mrs. Benjamin Harrison widow of President Harrison traveled through Utica on her way to a cottage on the Fulton chain of lakes after a European summer She will return this afternoon and proceed to her home in Indianapolis.
Market report from Indianapolis lists Wheat No 2 red at 86 to 89 cents, Corn No 2 around 52 to 58 cents, Oats No 2 mixed 28 to 34 cents, and Hay prices for Clover Timothy and Millet. Cattle and hog prices vary by grade with Lambs and Sheep quotes also recorded across multiple markets including Chicago New York East Buffalo and Toledo futures and cash values.
Gracy Van Studdiford in Lady Teazle may appear in South Bend on Friday November 3. Ethel Barrymore to present Sunday at the Oliver as a farewell in the part while preparing Alice Sit By The Fire. The New Jefferson at Goshen is declared safe by state inspectors after false fire escape fears. My Wife's Family opens at Bucklen with praise for its wit and music. Parsifal arrives at Bucklen with fifty performers and lavish scenery praised for its religious theme.
The notice lists a sale of two yearling heifers and related farm goods near Elkhart. It also mentions an Enquirat Decree farm one percent mile north of town. Parsifal is endorsed by church leaders and clergymen of all denominations.
An experimental Marjorama telephone bid shows potential to extend long distance use by transmitting audible vibrations too faint for standard receivers and microphones, though not yet perfected.
Nearly 10 000 Spanish arrivals entered Cuba in the first quarter as Cu ban consuls in Spain are instructed to act as immigration agents. They set forth opportunities for independence and wealth in the island republic.
The passage argues that to gain flesh one must eat flesh forming foods like eggs and beef steak, but overworked stomachs fail to digest such foods properly leading many people to remain thin. It notes widespread digestive problems and continues with examples of those affected.
Greatly reduced round trip rates announced for travel via Chicago Great Western Railway. Tickets valid on the first and third Tuesdays of each month to destinations including Arizona Arkansas Canada Idaho Mexico Minnesota Montana Nebraska Nevada North and South Dakota Oregon Texas Washington Wyoming and more. For details contact F R B Mass at 115 Adams Street Chicago.
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